Herkimer County Community College Reviews

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Martha from Schenectady, NY

08/25/2009

Reviewer is A current student here.

7 out of 7 people found this review useful.
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Great for these types of students

This school is great for someone who doesn't know what they want to do... yet. By taking classes in what I was interested in, I met other students who were interested in the same things as me. That's how I decided what I want to: a friend in my class was taking the class because it was required for her major.

Tips for prospective students

Show up to class! Especially in general courses, attendance is sometimes part of your grade. If you are absent, not only do you miss what's happening in class, but you lose more of your grade by not being there! Also, keep in touch with your professors. Let them know ahead of time if you will be late, absent, or have to leave early. No promises, but usually they appreciate the gesture and will work with you so you won't fall behind.

Bang for the buck

HCCC is a SUNY school, so credits easily transfer throughout the SUNY system. Also, HCCC has a ton of transfer agreements with other 4-year schools in central New York.

Am enjoying being here

At times, this school seemed like another year of high school, especially in my General Education courses. However, I found I most enjoyed being at HCCC when I was around other students who were more goal-oriented. Also, HCCC has a beautiful campus; I enjoy looking at the town from the top of the hill and hiking on their trails.

Am learning a lot

If you take bare-minimum classes, that is exactly what you will get out of your experience here. If you take challenging classes, you will be taking classes with other serious students who are looking to learn, and not just to get a degree.

Carolyn from Albany, NY

Online learning is great for stay at home or working parents and students that have schedules that may not be able to adjust for regular classroom courses.

Bang for the buck

It is rather inexpensive and offers a wide variety of degree programs and course to be completed online, saving the student money towards their 4 year degree, by attending a community college for the first two years.

Food and Dining

NA-cannot rate

Dorm Life

NA-cannot rate

In three sentences

I attend full time online and am graduating in May 2012 with an AAS in Paralegal. I am very impressed with the program and its professors. I have been very successful and have maintained a 3.85 GPA.

Kimberly from Northville, NY

06/04/2012

Reviewer is A past student here.

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Clubs and Activities

Travel Club!

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

All of my Travel and Tourism classes were help in the Travel Suit where we had the inside of an airplane. It had been there for years. HCCC was the first Travel school in New York and the airplane setting made the perfect atmosphere.

Bang for the buck

This college was very affordable.

What to do for fun

Green Club. Help make the community a better place.

Food and Dining

I did not eat on campus often.

Academic Rigor

There were high expectations and was very hands-on.

Tips for prospective students

Go to class and Network with your teachers. They can be the biggest help or best reccomendation and being there is more than half of the battle!

In three sentences

HCCC helped me realize what I wanted to do in life. My professors were all very kind and helpful and taught me about many different fields in my subject making it easier to choose my life goals. I recommend this college to my friends and my brother who will be attending college for the first time in the fall!

Shanice from Averne, NY

Many activties to choose from. You can join different teams. They have activities in the main lobby about every other day.

Food and Dining

Food and Dining you have many tasty food to choose from.

Dorm Life

Dorms are quiet, where you can study. No people are allowed after hours which is good if you have early classes noone can keep you up. On final week no one is allowed in the dorms that way you can study.

Academic Rigor

They make sure that the work isn't so difficult where students feel the need to give up. They make the work at college level and make sure we can handle the work. Professors give work that they believe is gonna meet both the student and professor expectations. Allow us to apply skills and critical thinking.

Tips for prospective students

Come to the college focused with your mind set on one goal, which is getting your degree. If you feel your are struggling in any class talk to a teacher or your adviser they will help you succeed their not there to see you fail.

In three sentences

1. There is a great criminal justice program, that allow several hands on activities and allows you to see your career in a perspective it cannot be seen. 2. Professors and advisers take there time to make sure you understand and meet all standards that are to be meet in order to graduate. 3. Outstanding school that helps you succeed give you many opportunities.

Katie from Saint Johnsville, NY

Campus safety is always on patrol and blue lights are located all across campus

Clubs and Activities

Always a whole bunch to do and get involved in. Even free movie nights! And some of the clubs even go on trips to places like New York City

Great for these types of students

Any student willing to learn.

What to do for fun

There are plenty of clubs on campus. Anything from Anime club, to fashion club, even clubs that focus on religion, different careers, and academics. Every week an activity takes place in the uppper lobby of the main building and we also hold seasonal activities as well.

Food and Dining

Many hot food choices are offered including, french fries, different burgers, an assortment of panini's, a daily special, and salads, desserts, and ice cream are also available.

Academic Rigor

In the production courses, we are given hands-on learning projects to enhance our learning experience. Books are required for most classes, there are some however that don't.

Tips for prospective students

Work hard, show up to class on time and prepared, and you'll do just fine.

In three sentences

Herkimer has opened many doors for me. I have learned so much about the radio and TV profession including working in a news atmosphere and in an editing suite. I was also matched to a radio job by one of my professors.

Jennifer from Wappingers Falls, NY

As an online college student, I'm still notified of all the happenings at the school. The school works very closely with law enforcement when need be. Their students safety is first priority.

Clubs and Activities

Tons of clubs and activities!! If none of them are of any interest to the student, the student can go to the administration and find information on how to start their own club.

Great for these types of students

This school is ideal for transfer students. The school is a great way to get the first two years of college out of the way and then transfer to a university.

Bang for the buck

The in-state tuition is $1,920.00 per semester (excluding fees, books, housing, meals). For the commuter student as well as online student, I'd say it's a top choice when it comes to affordability.

What to do for fun

Student Activities!! There are plenty of clubs and organizations to join. As an online student, I'm a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Find something you truly enjoy and become a part of something amazing!

Food and Dining

I can't speak on food and dining, I'm an online college student.

Dorm Life

Having visited the campus, the dorms/housing look stunning from the outside. Otherwise, I can't speak for dorm life, I'm an online college student.

Academic Rigor

Getting to know certain professors, I've come to learn some professors require challenging course work to better the student academically and prepare them for university level work. In other instances, some professors may be easy-going and not require much from you, as long as you demonstrate a basic understanding of what's being taught in class.

Tips for prospective students

Become immersed in the school culture and spirit through activities with different clubs and organizations. The town itself, Herkimer, doesn't have much going for itself other than the college. It's best to keep busy within the school.

In three sentences

Excellence in Academics, Professors, and Student Activities. Professors are dedicated to their student's success. An abundance of activities will keep students busy.

Brittany from Hadley, NY

07/28/2013

Reviewer is A current student here.

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Campus Safety

Campus safety is really good.They won't follow you and hound you down for no reason but when they're needed they are right there.They set up a booth to make sure no one outside of the college is coming to do harm to someone and they're really nice.

Clubs and Activities

There are tons of clubs and activities at HCCC.It has such a huge variety that I'm sure everyone could find a club they would love.

Great for these types of students

I think HCCC is great for really any kind of students.It has a wide range of majors and classes and it really has something to offer to everyone.

Bang for the buck

I believe HCCC is worth every penny.The food is amazing,the dorms are like your own apartment,the classes are so much fun and the staff helps you however they can.I honestly cannot wait to go back at all and I know at least 2 or 3 others that can't wait as well.

What to do for fun

Just down the hill of the college is the town with many stores and food places. On campus there is a lot of room around the dorms to play volley ball,skateboard,or whatever you want!Not too far from them college is a park where a lot of people go just to relax and look at the trees and water and just relax and hang out.

Food and Dining

The food is great at HCCC!!!I have never tasted such amazing school food before in my life.I know some people who say their onion rings are the best they ever had(even better than some restaurants!!).Some other people that I know agree that the food is much better than any other schools they have had before.

Dorm Life

Dorm life is amazing!They have three different set of dorm life,campus meadows,res run,and college hill.They all have their perks and they all are a tight knit for groups of people.There not far from the school and very easy to get to and because they're so close it is easy to meet new people and make more friends.

Academic Rigor

The classes are fun yet challenging.They are very enjoyable and interesting and will keep anyone's attention. If you don't do well for some reason the college will put you on academic probation and help you raise your grades and do everything in their power to help you.

Tips for prospective students

I believe people should come to this college.The staff will help in anyway they can and the students will as well.The programs and classes are fun yet challenging and make you realize if you really want to go in that field of work or not.

In three sentences

Herkimer County Community College is very friendly.The staff is wonderful and very helpful. I would rate it a 5 out of 5 stars.

Tiana from New York, NY

Fitness center , movie night, bus trips, athletic games, holiday activities as well as the rmcc hall and auditorium. School parties and gatherings.

Food and Dining

Food from the cafeteria is great. It includes many different stations for food and have a wide variety of beverages as well as snacks. Depending if you live on camp of off camp they will give you a meal plan which incudes flex dollars. Theres also an off camp and on camp account where you can use your cash card for food and store needs.

Dorm Life

Dorm life is incredible. Many choices and the dorms are extremely clean and come furnished with local cable,table,refrigerator and sitting area.

Academic Rigor

Teachers are very experienced and take their jobs seriously. They are here to make sure that you get the most out of this experience. The curriculum is not very hard but they will challenge you a great deal.

Tips for prospective students

Be prepared to play hard but work even harder. This school is very serious about academics and athletics. This is a great school for you if your looking to bring your average up and transfer to a new school and if your an athlete.

In three sentences

Herkimer is a great school, with numerous majors and degrees. They have an amazing campus and the people their are extremely helpful.The teachers are wonderful and very experienced.

Ka'sson

07/08/2014

Reviewer is A current student here.

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Campus Safety

Campus safety will be on you if they know you do certain things that aren't allowed on campus . Most of the time you can go about your business without worrying but there are days when they will make a scene .

What to do for fun

There are parties to go to , go to friends house , go to the alumni hall & play games.

Food and Dining

The food isn't good to me

Dorm Life

Dorms aren't to bad but I prefer to live off campus. There is always a problem with the heat and the Maintness guys barely keep college hill dorms warm during the winter months.

Academic Rigor

The work the teachers assign for the students aren't hard but it's time consuming. Try and go to your teachers office during your semester; that makes their day :).

Tips for prospective students

If you plan on attending HCCC, bring things your going to need , especially if you live close to the school. Another thing is choose to live off campus .

In three sentences

HCCC is a college that is all about helping students move forward in life. What I enjoy the most is when it's snowing outside, I would go to the baseball field and watch the snow fall; it's relaxing. The students in HCCC are friendly and once you get to know them as a person,they could help you along your college life.

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